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23 DAN CLIFTON
finding inspiration
DAN CLIFTON
UCID’09 @ NEW DEAL DESIgN
The main disadvantage of
being a young designer is lack
of experience. You lack not
only technical design skills
but also an understanding of
and exposure to good design.
Most sophomores don’t really
get design yet. The more you
are exposed to good design,
the sooner things will click.
Students should have knowledge of
modern designers and their work.
You may know the classics like
Eames and Frank Lloyd Wright,
but do you know who is at the
forefront of design today? I know
this is not the easiest or fastest thing
for students to learn - especially
when you are still learning the basics
of design - but this exposure can
help jump start the development
of your design sensibilities.
Students should be reading blogs
and magazines like crazy. Soak up
as much knowledge as possible.
Not only do these sources provide a
picture of design today, but they’re
also a huge source of inspiration.
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